Editor’s note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Watauga Democrat.
LAFAYETTE, La. — As if the Dec. 4 Sun Belt Conference Championship Game didn't have enough storylines contributing to the suspense of the week…
WATAUGA — Multiple fire departments are battling a wildland fire in the 10,000 block of Elk Creek Road near the Wilkes County line.
BOONE — For the fifth time in the last seven years, the Appalachian State Mountaineers are a 10-win team after they dispatched the Georgia Sou…
BLOWING ROCK — If the Blowing Rock board of commissioners agree with the planning in December, downtown will get a new 14-room hotel just off …
BOONE — The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country will kick off their holiday programming with a 3 p.m. matinee concert on Dec. 5 featuring …
BOONE — Route delays and alterations continue as Boone’s public transportation authority faces staffing shortage.
BLOWING ROCK — Human beings often approach questions and problems with preconceived notions about the answers or solutions. As sixth graders a…
Following are updates on COVID-19 cases and test numbers in the U.S., North Carolina and in High Country counties. The following reports may d…
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Crime
The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a co…
BOONE — Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture has announced its first Holiday Pop-Up Market to offer arts, crafts and gifts from local vendors.
Wrecks
The following wreck reports have been released by the North Carolina Department of Public Sa…
RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections on Tuesday finalized election results for the Novembe…
RALEIGH – Johnny Sanders of Zionville took a chance on a $5 Holiday Cheer scratch-off ticket…
HIGH COUNTRY — W.A.M.Y. Community Action is asking the community to donate gifts to help spr…
BOONE — Los Arcoiris Mexican Grill & Cantina is celebrating its 30th anniversary and loo…
